Deap Soma

DeapSoma

About Deap Soma

DeapSoma is a DJ, producer, and musician, born and raised in New York City. He’s known for mixing and producing a wide array of energetic sub-genres of house music. Deapsoma masterfully connects the dots from modern electronic based music, to ancestral dance music containing various continental, and elemental soundscapes, including organic elements from the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe, to name a few.
His early upbringing in a musical Cuban family allowed him to view the world through a harmonic lens. His father is a music historian with a passion for many genres of music, this alone gave DeapSoma a diverse palate with access to thousands of vinyl’s, cassettes, and cd's as well as the ability to understand artists like Celia Cruz, Benny More, and Orquesta Aragon. His father also exposed him to artists such as, Santana, Pink Floyd, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Smokey Robinson, Led Zeppelin, Roy Ayers, and volumes more. Moreover, he was fortunate enough to have been introduced to 90’s house music by his cousin who was part of the active house DJ/Producer culture of the times. Throughout his teenage years he experienced co-producing hip hop tracks with his friends which sparked his interest in music creation.
Deapsoma is also a percussionist, who on occasion lends his knowledge of campanas (cowbells), claves, and several other organic percussive elements to projects. His passion of sound encourages both the listener and dancer alike to follow him on a metaphysical journey. He is undeniably ready to share his uplifting and energetic musical vibes with the world.

My musical style and perspective is Deep house, tech House, Tech House, Afro House, and Funk/Disco/Nu Disco essentially lots of grooves and rhythms that people generally embrace. I play for the soul. I try to be left and unorthodox, creating soundscapes rather than just spinning.

How and why did you decide to become a DJ?

Since I was a child I would be the record selector at family parties, and in elementary school I'd DJ for Assembly's and class birthdays, tons of fun.

Tell us a bit about your fans.

My fans are essentially lovers of Deep House, and primarily are dancers. Their age range is special because it's 20's-40's. Primarily because my disco/funk sessions.

What are your top 3 influences? Doesn't have to musical.

Louie Vega, Osunlade, Tiesto

Any guilty pleasure(s)?

I think there's no guilt in things that bring you pleasure without the expense of anyone's safety.

EDC- How well organized it is and how well they showcase fans and Dj's alike

Funniest/weirdest thing that ever happened during a gig?

The mixer shorted but I was able to play some tunes through my iPhone and people kept dancing as if nothing happened.

What advice do you have for someone looking to book a DJ? Other than "book me!" ;)

I feel the person should have a good Idea of the crowd that the DJ will be playing for, and the forum should be conducive to the success of the Dj, will satisfying the needs of the stake holders invested in in him/her-- club promoters, the club etc.